The term 'IT MAY BE USED TO GET AWAY FROM A BANK' can be summarized by the answer to the crossword clue, OAR. An OAR is a long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat or as a lever to move it through the water. It is often used in river and lake activities such as fishing, rafting, and canoeing. In this context, an OAR could be used to get away from a bank, such as when escaping from a robbery.